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Dalim is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP 14879 (α For, HR 963) in constellation For.
Dalim is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP 14879 (α For, HR 963) in constellation For.


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* Piazzi (1814)
* Piazzi (1814)


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Latest revision as of 02:10, 19 May 2026

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula


Dalim is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP 14879 (α For, HR 963) in constellation For.

Etymology and History

The name was introduced for the star by Piazzi (1814) originating from the Indigenous Arabian asterism ظَلِيم al-ẓalīm, the Ostrich, seen in various stars (e.g. Fomalhaut, Theta Eridani).

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/09/05.

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